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AV53 KFY

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,075 mi
Last recorded109,075 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KFY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 109,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,253 miles

Offside headlamp adjuster broken

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust front mounting split and broken

Fail 20 Sep 2016 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust front mounting split and broken

Pass 19 Sep 2015 102,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 93,046 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,635 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,947 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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AV53 KFY is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 KFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 KFY is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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